A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4254975 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4256947 epoch_slot_no: 1747 block_no: 4254798 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2038 time: 2020-06-05 07:27:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5f326da0d03c9decba497cbe67db54f735f609f29c10ce452bfba912b9b75bc7Block Operator
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